used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
accommodatedverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/
past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The party were then accommodated with seats near the jury, and facing the reporters.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Marcus looked up, and saw those practised scribes sharpening their pencils, his heart sank deeper within him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
broadsidenounUS /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading As Marcus looked up, and saw those practised scribes sharpening their pencils, his heart sank deeper within him.
an old word for “before”
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The party were then accommodated with seats near the jury, and facing the reporters.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As Marcus looked up, and saw those practised scribes sharpening their pencils, his heart sank deeper within him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
intense and profound fear
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading The party were then accommodated with seats near the jury, and facing the reporters.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As Marcus looked up, and saw those practised scribes sharpening their pencils, his heart sank deeper within him.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
engage in
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
Marcus
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From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The party were then accommodated with seats near the jury, and facing the reporters.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
notorietynounUS /ˌnoʊtərˈaɪəti/
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PRISONER.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party were then accommodated with seats near the jury, and facing the reporters.
pencilsnounUS /ˈpensəlz/
plural of “pencil” — a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading As Marcus looked up, and saw those practised scribes sharpening their pencils, his heart sank deeper within him.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading As Marcus looked up, and saw those practised scribes sharpening their pencils, his heart sank deeper within him.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PRISONER.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading The party were then accommodated with seats near the jury, and facing the reporters.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading As Marcus looked up, and saw those practised scribes sharpening their pencils, his heart sank deeper within him.
cut with a saw
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
scribesnounUS /skraɪbz/
plural of “scribe” — French playwright (1791-1861)
From this reading As Marcus looked up, and saw those practised scribes sharpening their pencils, his heart sank deeper within him.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The party were then accommodated with seats near the jury, and facing the reporters.
sharpeningverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpənɪŋ/
-ing form of “sharpen” — make sharp or sharper
From this reading As Marcus looked up, and saw those practised scribes sharpening their pencils, his heart sank deeper within him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PRISONER.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PRISONER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As Marcus looked up, and saw those practised scribes sharpening their pencils, his heart sank deeper within him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The party were then accommodated with seats near the jury, and facing the reporters.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As Marcus looked up, and saw those practised scribes sharpening their pencils, his heart sank deeper within him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
arousing affect
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Marcus looked up, and saw those practised scribes sharpening their pencils, his heart sank deeper within him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
a vivid mental image
From this reading The vision which had troubled him all night, of a broadside notoriety in all the city papers, rose before his mind, clothed with fresh horror.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The party were then accommodated with seats near the jury, and facing the reporters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The coroner received Marcus with that air of consideration which magistrates instinctively bestow upon persons charged with great crimes, and informed him, with some respect, that he was brought there to make any explanation that he saw fit, touching his connection with "this 'ere murder."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As Marcus looked up, and saw those practised scribes sharpening their pencils, his heart sank deeper within him.
